HAP101 - Anatomy & Physiology

Subject Title
Anatomy & Physiology

Subject Description
The study of the normal anatomy and physiology of the human body will provide students with a basis for health assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, microbiology and clinical practice. The class will introduce students to medical terminology, an important aspect of working in the health care system.
Three unifying themes: the interrelationships of body organ systems, homeostasis, and the complementarity of structure and function, will provide the basis of understanding the workings of the human body. The class will focus on organization of the body on a cellular/chemical basis and a systematic and holistic approach to simple alterations in body systems. Students will engage in class activities, online discussions, readings and computer animations as a basis for knowledge acquisition.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Utilize appropriate medical terminology related to the structure and function of the human body systems.
2. Describe the structural characteristics and functional processes common to all human cells.
3. Integrate understanding of basic chemical concepts and principles into understanding the human anatomy and physiology.
4. Describe the interrelationships of cells, tissues, and body organ systems, homeostasis and the complementarity of structure and function.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the location, structure and functioning of the major body systems studied.

Concepts
Topics Covered:
Organization of the human body
Medical Terminology/ combining forms, suffixes and prefixes
The chemical basis of life
The cell/tissues
The skin
The skeletal system
The muscular system
Nervous System
Endocrine System

Cheating and Plagiarism
Each student should be aware of the College's policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism. Seneca's Academic Policy will be strictly enforced.

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Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.